How to Set Table?

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Although it was common to know how to set the table, in today's busy world, this is a more difficult skill. We've got your back if you've ever been asked to host a baby shower, a casual dinner party, or a large Thanksgiving dinner. These are the steps to setting up a table in three situations: casual family meals, formal holiday dinners, and more. We have included a table setting diagram to make things even simpler. This will allow you to easily see where each plate, napkin, and knife should be placed. This article can be saved to your bookmarks so that you can refer to it when setting the table. Let us see all the types of setting a table.

Basic Table Setting

You might need to know how to properly set a table if you are preparing for a dinner party or weekend breakfast. A basic table setting is all you need for casual events: a placemat and cutlery (fork and knife), a plate, and a glass of water.
Basic Table Setting Instructions
First, place the placemat on your table. Put the dinner plate in a central placemat. Then arrange the napkin on the left side of the plate. Place the fork on a napkin. Then put the knife, pointed inward, to the right side of the plate. Keep the spoon to the right of the knife. (Note: All utensils, including the plate, should be on the same level.
The last thing! Make sure that the water glass is placed slightly above the plate. It should be in the middle of the plate and the utensils. This is approximately where 1 p.m. would appear on a clock face.
Basic Table Setting Etiquette Tips
It is possible to place the napkin on the top of the plate if you prefer. However, some people believe this can create a formal atmosphere.
Now that you are familiar with the basics of table setting, refresh your table etiquette.

How to set a table for Family dinner

If you have one, lay it out. First, place the dinner plate at the center of your table. Keep the fork to the left side of the plate. Now put the knife on the right side of the dinner plate, and then place the spoon on the right side of the knife. Place the water glass in the upper right corner of the table, just above the knife.
You can place the napkin on top of the fork or underneath the dinner plate.

How to set a casual House Party

Place a placemat on the floor at first. Then keep the dinner plate at the center of the table. Try to set the salad plate on top of the dinner plate at the time of serving the salad. Now put the fork on the left side of the dinner plate. If you are serving salad, place the fork on the left side of the dinner plate.
Try to place the knife on the right side of the dinner plate, and then place the spoon on the right side of the knife. Keep the water glass in the upper right corner of the table, just above the knife, and place the wineglass to the right side of the water glass. You can place the napkin on the plates or under the fork.